What do sex hormones and emotional regulation have to do with ice bathing?

As research suggests, both may be modulated by deliberate cold exposure, and therefore a possible strategy for couples to improve intimacy

Thomas Seager, a PhD in civil and environmental engineering, shares his journey into researching deliberate cold exposure and its impact on health. He discusses the importance of individual health and the need for people to take charge of their own well-being. Thomas also shares personal experiences with cold exposure and how it has positively affected his health, including increasing testosterone levels. He emphasizes the importance of listening to individual experiences and conducting N equals one experiments to explore the benefits of cold exposure. The conversation also touches on topics such as brown fat and its relationship to hormones. Cold exposure stimulates brown fat, which has multiple functions in the body. It helps regulate metabolism, modulate thyroid function, and secrete neuroprotective factors and hormones that keep the brain in good shape. Cold exposure can also improve cognitive function and aid in recovery from brain injuries. It is important to be a little bit cold some of the time to maintain optimal health and prevent age-related diseases. Cold exposure can also enhance resilience and emotional intelligence in relationships. Deliberate cold exposure can have various benefits for both physical and mental health. It can help recruit brown fat, improve metabolic health, release stress, and promote psychological resilience. However, there are some contraindications to be aware of, such as hypertension and transient global amnesia. It's important to approach cold exposure with caution and listen to your body's response. Thomas Seager's book, Uncommon Cold, explores the science and experiences behind deliberate cold exposure. His website, Morozco Forge, provides resources and articles on the topic.

Takeaways

• Individuals should take charge of their own health and not solely rely on medical experts or institutions.
• Personal experiences and N equals one experiments can provide valuable insights into the benefits of cold exposure.
• Cold exposure, such as ice baths, can have positive effects on hormone levels, including testosterone.
• Brown fat, which can be activated through cold exposure, has been linked to various health benefits.
• The scientific community should be open to exploring and studying the experiences and anecdotes of individuals to develop new hypotheses and treatments. Brown fat is not just for cold thermogenesis, it also has essential secretory functions in the body.
• Cold exposure can improve brain function and aid in recovery from brain injuries.
• Regular cold exposure can stimulate mitogenesis and rejuvenate mitochondria, leading to improved metabolism.
• Cold exposure can enhance resilience and emotional intelligence in relationships. Deliberate cold exposure can recruit brown fat and improve metabolic health.
• Cold exposure can release stress and promote psychological resilience.
• Hypertension and transient global amnesia are contraindications to be aware of.
• Approach cold exposure with caution and listen to your body's response.
• Thomas Seager's book, Uncommon Cold, explores the science and experiences of deliberate cold exposure.
• The website Morozco Forge provides resources and articles on the topic.

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